Silver City Summer Spectacular
Located in southwest New Mexico, Silver City is an ideal summer destination known for its cool clean mountain environment, art and culture, western heritage, charming downtown district, nature and outdoor adventures in the neighboring Gila Wilderness region, and calendar of events overflowing with fairs, festivals and more!  So grab the kids, pack you bags, and head out for summer vacation that’s you’ll never forget!


Featured Summer Events in Silver City!
You’re not going to want to miss any of these events!

Summer Saturdays: Summer Saturdays are a great time to visit Silver City’s Historic Downtown district and enjoy the Farmers' Market, Arts & Crafts booths, colorful galleries and a variety of restaurants! In the center of Silver City is a vibrant and growing art community of more than 200 artists, and more than two dozen galleries. Nestled into 6th Street at the intersection with Bullard, alongside Big Ditch Park, at the new Main Street Plaza, the Farmers' Market is a convenient way to shop for the freshest produce and to stock up on herbs, plants and more. Many of the stalls feature organically grown fruits and vegetables, and local farmers offer a wealth of information on their produce and on the secrets to growing the same in your own garden.

Sept. 13-14: Pickamania! Pickamania! celebrates the best of folk‚ bluegrass and Americana acoustic musical traditions‚ all under the blue sunny skies of beautiful southwest New Mexico. Come enjoy great days‚ cool evenings and fast-picking nights‚ all in the friendly‚ tree-lined lawns of Silver City’s Gough Park. Sponsored by the Mimbres Region Arts Council‚ Pickamania extends Silver City’s reputation as a music destination. Live concerts feature Hill Billy Voodoo; Bayou Seco; a Band Scramble; Boulder Acoustic Society; Chatham County Line; Gypsy Feet Band; Ana Egge; Steve Smith & Hard Road; Red Molly; and Robin & Linda Williams and Their Fine Group. For more information – Click Here. 

Sept. 18-21: 4th Annual Gila River Festival: The fourth annual Gila River Festival is an opportunity to celebrate our beloved Gila River as a source of inspiration. The festival will bring together experts‚ artists and scientists from many disciplines‚ to celebrate the Gila River through creative expression. Through rock art‚ nature writing‚ field sketching‚ weaving‚ songwriting‚ performance and photography‚ we will bridge the arts and sciences through active discussion and demonstration. The festival format will include intensive workshops‚ a keynote speaker‚ lectures‚ hikes‚ and performances over a four day period. For full details – Click here.


Silver City Travel & Event Information
Silver City & Grant County Guide – Click Here. 
Silver City Event Calendar – Click Here.  
Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau. – Click here.
Mimbres Region Arts Council – Click Here.
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